The average percentage of private school faculty in Mississippi who have attained an advanced degree is 46% (2024-25).
The private school in Mississippi with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Desoto Christian Academy, with 80% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 22%
80%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 52%
Mississippi Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2024-25)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-12
100 Academy Dr
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-12
3707 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Restoration Ministries Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1290 Highway 82 East
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-2040
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-2040
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Faith Christian School![Faith Christian School Photo]( "Faith Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: K-12
1191 McDonald Chapel Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 517-2299
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 517-2299
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
St. Joseph Catholic School![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: 7-12
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Treehouse Montessori Christian School![Treehouse Montessori Christian School Photo - Connection to community and outdoors is important for Montessori student success.]( "Treehouse Montessori Christian School Photo - Connection to community and outdoors is important for Montessori student success.")
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: 1-10
921 Ocean Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 990-4160
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 990-4160
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bayou Academy
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: PK-12
1291 Crosby Rd
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3708
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3708
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Gateway Christian Academy![Gateway Christian Academy Photo]( "Gateway Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: PK-8
2960 Jefferson Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4144
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4144
Rank: #99.
Coast Episcopal School![Coast Episcopal School Photo]( "Coast Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
Grades: NS-6
5065 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Grace Community School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: NS-K
30 Pioneer Rd S
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3992
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3992
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: PK-12
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Our Lady Academy![Our Lady Academy Photo - Class of 2017 -- Graduates = 38; ACT Class Average Score 25.69; Scholarship Amount nearly $5 Million in Offers.]( "Our Lady Academy Photo - Class of 2017 -- Graduates = 38; ACT Class Average Score 25.69; Scholarship Amount nearly $5 Million in Offers.")
All-girls (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: 7-12
222 S Beach Blvd
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
Rank: #1313.
Saint Stanislaus High School![Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Saint Stanislaus]( "Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Saint Stanislaus")
All-boys (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 58%
Grades: 7-12
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 55%
Grades: NS-12
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 55%
Grades: NS-12
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: NS-8
223 N Browder St
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Cedar Lake Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: K-12
11555 Cedar Lake Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-9389
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-9389
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Northstar Academy![Northstar Academy Photo - Semiprofessional ballerina and NorthStar student Bethany artfully captures the possibilities that come alive when you choose NorthStar Academy! Real People. Real Places. Real Ministry.]( "Northstar Academy Photo - Semiprofessional ballerina and NorthStar student Bethany artfully captures the possibilities that come alive when you choose NorthStar Academy! Real People. Real Places. Real Ministry.")
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: 4-12
3790 Goodman Road East
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 892-4300
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 892-4300
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Victory Chrisitian Academy![Victory Chrisitian Academy Photo - Victory Christian AcademyEstablished 1980]( "Victory Chrisitian Academy Photo - Victory Christian AcademyEstablished 1980")
(Pentecostal)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-12
116 N Denton Rd
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-9013
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-9013
Rank: #2121.
Regents School Of Oxford
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 48%
Grades: PK-12
14 County Road 130
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-1945
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-1945
Rank: #2222.
French Camp Academy![French Camp Academy Photo]( "French Camp Academy Photo")
(Presbyterian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 46%
Grades: 7-12
One Fine Place
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7233
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7233
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 45%
Grades: PK-12
5440 Endville Road
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Woodlawn Preparatory School
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 45%
Grades: PK-12
1452 Hwy 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4122
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4122
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: PK-12
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: PK-12
1580 Clinton-Raymond Rd.
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5863
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5863
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
North Delta School
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: PK-12
330 Green Wave Lane
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4536
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4536
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: PK-12
201 Park Place Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 939-6229
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 939-6229
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: PK-8
5150 Tchulahoma Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-0900
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-0900
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-10
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-6
3704 Quinn Dr
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-7207
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-7207
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-12
1900 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 25%
Grades: PK-12
4105 Goodman Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-0525
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-0525
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
St. Johns Day School![St. Johns Day School Photo - We love SJDS!]( "St. Johns Day School Photo - We love SJDS!")
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 25%
Grades: PK-6
520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Rank: #3535.
St. Alphonsus Catholic School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 22%
Grades: PK-6
504 Jackson Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5329
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5329
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private schools faculty in Mississippi who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private schools faculty in Mississippi who have attained an advanced degree is 46% for 2024-25.
Which private schools in Mississippi have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private schools in Mississippi with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Desoto Christian Academy, Grace Baptist Academy and Restoration Ministries Christian Academy.
Which private high school and private elementary school in Mississippi have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The private high school in Mississippi with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Desoto Christian Academy, with 80% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Desoto Christian Academy, with 80% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.
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